Any gains adding 1.6 rockers to stock 273?

Mean416 said
I agree wholeheartedly with your sentiment. But a few things don't line up with what the OP is saying so it turns into a controversy.

1. He's talking about rocker arms and the vast majority of us are saying it's the right part at the wrong time.

2. He talks about how he's a race team crew chief, but is then asking questions a typical dragster crew chief wouldn't be asking. Those two things don't align well I'm sorry to say. I'm alright to give benefit of the doubt but to me it's odd.

3. Most of the opinions given are sound ones. Typical mods including cams intakes exhaust gears etc. I suggested a magnum engine because it's really a cheap way to build a peppy car for very little overall work and investment. I realized it's more than is likely gonna happen but it's all part of the spectrum of what I would consider "reasonable" suggestions.

Anyhow, that's how I see it.

Lol... Just curious, exactly what question did I ask that was un-crew chief like? The only question I asked was about adding 1.6 rockers to a stock cam/heads. On paper, the lift gain would be similar to a "Mild" cam swap without having to pull the front of the motor off. I stated I have no experience with the 273 motor, and was hoping to gain insight from folks who had hands-on experience with the 273.

I got the information I was looking for, plus a lot of speculation of what I "should" do. I never asked what I should do, only asked if anyone had tried the 1.6 rockers. Using the knowledge of members on this board, I did not have to do trial and error to find the pushrod clearance on that motor (which i am unfamiliar with) could be a minor issue with the increased rocker ratio.

My full time salaried position is Crew Chief for Laris Motorsports Insurance Racing. I never said I was an engine builder.

Our Laris Motorsports Insurance Racing team entered 5 NHRA National events in 2023. We had a car in the FINAL at all 5 of these races. So I would think my abilities to work as a crew chief speak for themselves. The race team has 1 employee. My drivers are in the shop only a few times per year, and fly to the races.

A fresh motor as shipped to the shop vs a motor after I have it ready to run.